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News from October 2021

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Watkinsville stagnates at one in week ending Oct. 9

By Athens Reporter | Oct 11, 2021

There were no new teachers in Watkinsville who signed the pledge in week ending Oct. 9, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Watkinsville sign pledge on Oct. 8 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Athens Reporter | Oct 10, 2021

There were no new teachers in Watkinsville who signed the pledge on Oct. 8, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Bishop sign pledge in week ending Oct. 9 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Athens Reporter | Oct 10, 2021

There were no new teachers in Bishop who signed the pledge in week ending Oct. 9, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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ATHENS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Athens Chautauqua Society Brings History to Life with this Free Event!

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

The war to surely end all wars was finally at its close. Enter Churchill, Stalin, and Roosevelt, the leaders of the three great powers still standing, to meet face-to-face, palace by palace.

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No new teachers in Watkinsville sign pledge on Oct. 7 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Athens Reporter | Oct 9, 2021

There were no new teachers in Watkinsville who signed the pledge on Oct. 7, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Athens Reporter area weekly mass times

By Athens Reporter | Oct 9, 2021

The following parishes in the Athens Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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One Watkinsville teacher pledges to teach Critical Race Theory despite controversy by week ending Sept. 25

By Athens Reporter | Oct 9, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one teacher in Watkinsville who’s signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Sept. 25.

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ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL: Neuro Critical Care Nurse Luke Duncan Receives DAISY Award

By Press release submission | Oct 9, 2021

Luke Duncan, a registered nurse who provides care at St. Mary’s Neuroscience Critical Care Unit, has received St. Mary’s systemwide DAISY Award for Nursing Excellence.

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NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM: Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville Receives Highest Certification as Comprehensive Stroke Center

By Press release submission | Oct 9, 2021

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville is the only hospital north of Metro Atlanta to be certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center – the highest level of certification awarded to hospitals for stroke treatment.

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AUBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Developmental Screenings For Ages 2 ½ - 5

By Press release submission | Oct 9, 2021

To schedule a meeting, contact Karen Bedford at 770-867-4527.

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No new teachers in Watkinsville sign pledge on Oct. 6 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Athens Reporter | Oct 8, 2021

There were no new teachers in Watkinsville who signed the pledge on Oct. 6, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Paul C. Broun's campaign committee refunds $1,000 to Vic Sullivan

By Athens Reporter | Oct 8, 2021

The campaign committee of Republican Party candidate Paul C. Broun, Paul Broun for Congress, refunded $1,000 to Vic Sullivan on Aug. 11, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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No new teachers in Watkinsville sign pledge on Oct. 5 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Athens Reporter | Oct 7, 2021

There were no new teachers in Watkinsville who signed the pledge on Oct. 5, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Patrick J. Witt's campaign committee refunds $2,900 to Frank E. Witt

By Athens Reporter | Oct 7, 2021

The campaign committee of Republican Party candidate Patrick J. Witt, Patrick Witt for Congress, refunded $2,900 to Frank E. Witt on Aug. 2, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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No new teachers in Watkinsville sign pledge on Oct. 4 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Athens Reporter | Oct 6, 2021

There were no new teachers in Watkinsville who signed the pledge on Oct. 4, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Mitchell Swan's campaign committee refunds $2,900 to Robert Lee Bailey Jr.

By Athens Reporter | Oct 6, 2021

The campaign committee of Republican Party candidate Mitchell Swan, Mitchell Swan for Congress, refunded $2,900 to Robert Lee Bailey Jr. on Aug. 4, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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PRINCE AVENUE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: Anna Greer Vandagriff Recognized for 1,000 High School Career Kills

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2021

Prince senior volleyball player Anna Greer Vandagriff was recognized this week as the first Lady Wolverine in the history of Prince Avenue Christian School to reach 1000 kills.

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PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE: Piedmont Performs First in U.S. HighLife Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2021

Clinicians at Piedmont Heart Institute at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital performed the first HighLife Trans-septal Mitral Valve Replacement (TSMVR) in the United States on July 13, 2021, as part of an early feasibility trial.

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COUNTY OF OCONEE: Keep Oconee County Beautiful Earns Keep Georgia Beautiful Community Grant

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2021

The Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation recently awarded a “How to Reconsider Litter and Recycle Right” Community Grant in the amount of $1,500 to the Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission (KOCBC).

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ATHENS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Stronger Business Summit coming back to The Classic Center

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2021

The Stronger Business Summit is coming to The Classic Center on Friday, October 8.